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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,153.44, 788,212.08 and 344,754.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,153.44, 788,212.08 and 344,754.72 is: 475,773.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,153.44 : 788,212.08 = 344,754.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,153.44/788,212.08 = 344,754.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,153.44x = 788,212.08 × 344,754.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,153.44x = 271,739,834,941.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,739,834,941.02/571,153.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,773.79

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